The Altar of Women

Postpartum Doula Services | Women’s Counselling

Becoming a mother is a Rite of Passage.

The fourth trimester involves critical emotional, psychological, and physical changes that can have long-lasting effects on both the mother and the child. This is why postpartum support is essential during this transformative time. Intentional support not only helps mothers heal physically and emotionally but also ensures they have the resources, guidance, and care needed to thrive in their new role. My comprehensive postpartum care is crucial in fostering a mother’s well-being, strengthening the parent-child bond, and promoting a healthy family dynamic."

Matrescence is a term that refers to the process of becoming a mother, similar to how adolescence describes the process of becoming an adult. It encompasses the emotional, psychological, physical, and social transformations that a person undergoes during the transition into motherhood.

Your entire world changes as you know it. Support is crucial. Matrescence is a life long process and benefits greatly from strong social support. Having a supportive community can make a significant difference in how someone navigates this transition.

When you birth your baby, your birth into your Motherhood.

I am here to guide you through one of the most transformative seasons of your life, helping you set the foundation for a successful, healing, and nourishing motherhood journey.

Postpartum Packages

Sacred Window

A 6-week postpartum care package for the mother who knows how crucial it is to be lovingly nurtured following birth and pregnancy. This is for the mothers that want practical and intentional support through those early weeks.

Sunshine Coast, QLD

$1800

  • The 4 home visits post birth are designed to help you and your family feel nourished and held during this delicate time. These sessions are unique to your needs and will last up to 3 hours. I will adjust to you.

    All visits offer a blend of emotional guidance, general household tidying and organising, mother-care rituals, support to siblings and partners, and sacred time to spend with your baby while I look after the rest.

    Each visit will look different and be guided by your and your families needs.

  • 1 home visit session up to 3 hours to assist you in organising and preparing your home for postpartum. It can make all the difference to help you feel at ease going into birth not worrying about all the cleaning.

    Together we will ensure you’re prepared for your fourth trimester and your home feels clean, organised and a sacred and welcoming soace to bring your baby into.

  • This time of profound change can bring up a lot of big emotions. I am here to guide you and hold space for your postpartum experience. Women need to be emotionally held, understood, and heard during this vulnerable time.

    I offer a personalised and holistic approach to my counselling to ensure you’re feeling supported and empowered during our time together.

    Each home visit we will spend time over tea and coffee to check in with you and your family.

    Birth Debriefing

    Text and voice message communication in between visit

  • Each home visit I will offer a variety of practical support unique to your families needs. This includes

    • General tidying of home (dishes, laundry, tidying toys, loungeroom, making the beds etc)

    • Re-organising the home for streamlined daily routines. Helping the home feel less cluttered and easy to navigate.

    • Assistance taking care of siblings so you can shower in peace or engage in self care, or have a nap!

    • Help organising daily admin tasks that might be feeling too overwhelming. Example, paying bills, calling providers, booking appointments.

  • Birth and motherhood are a rite of passage. It is one of the most transformative periods of your lives. It deserves the emotional space to tune into your experience and ground into your sacred window of the fourth trimester.

    Together we will sit in ritual and ceremony to honour your journey, resilience and power as a woman and mother - bidding farewell to your maiden self and opening fully to the sacred transformation of motherhood.

  • Every mother deserves a beautiful care package after they arrive from the most profound journey of their lives, birth. Just as they birth their baby, a mother is also born.

    I will intuitively pick out a Mother Blessing Gift box that’s just for you.

  • All Postpartum Care Packages are thoughtfully curated to support the healing mama with a variety of nourishing, delicious foods designed to make her feel cared for and energized during this important time. Whether you're recovering from childbirth or adjusting to life with a newborn, these food options are here to offer comfort, nutrition, and convenience.

    Each package includes a mix of sweet and savory snacks, delicious desserts, and quick bites to fuel and satisfy you throughout the day. Some of our delicious offerings include:

    • Quiches (Perfectly balanced, savory, and packed with nutrients)

    • Banana Breads (A wholesome treat with natural sweetness)

    • Savory and Sweet Muffins (Great for breakfast or a snack any time)

    • Breakfast Snacks (To start your day off right with nourishing options)

    • Quick and Easy Snacks (Ideal for breastfeeding mamas needing something on the go)

    • Bliss Balls, Brownies, Lactation Cookies and more!

    For Main Meal options: I highly recommend The Whole Bowl co for healthy & nourishing PRE-COOKED meals. I can work with you to choose the perfect bundle to suit your nutritional needs.

    I understand how important it is to focus on healing during the postpartum period, and these food options are designed to provide the nourishment and comfort every mama deserves.

Fourth Trimester Journey

We often think postpartum ends after our 6 week check up with a doctor. The all-encompassing changes after birth last for years.

This package is for Mothers who might be worried about their mental health or how they will cope with the adjustments in postpartum, and who want more integrated and personal guidance in their journeys of becoming a Mother.

Sunshine Coast, QLD

$2800

  • The 4 home visits post birth are designed to help you and your family feel nourished and held during this delicate time. These sessions are unique to your needs and will last up to 3 hours. I will adjust to you.

    All visits offer a blend of emotional guidance, general household tidying and organising, mother-care rituals, support to siblings and partners, and sacred time to spend with your baby while I look after the rest.

    Each visit will look different and be guided by your and your families needs.

  • Many of us have been told postpartum ends at 6 weeks. This is far from the truth, our postpartum can last up to a year for some. The changes we experience take time to integrate and it is not a linear journey.

    After our in-home sessions are complete. You will receive 3 online counselling sessions that last 1 hour. These sessions will offer a personalised journey to continue supporting you through the identity and physical changes of becoming a mother, or growing your family.

    This type of support is life-changing to mothers. Choosing to invest in your mental wellness is a profound act of self-love and will build the foundation of your motherhood and nurtures generations to come.

    These sessions can focus on the following:

    • Mental health (low mood, anxiety, rage, sadness, irritation, stress, overwhelm)

    • Relationship difficulties and support

    • Communication and boundaries

    • Managing the indentity changes from maiden to mother

    • Redisovering yourself, your spark

    • Managing emotions and expectations around body changes

    • Grief and loss

    • And more!

    These sessions are available to you to choose within 12 months.

  • 1 home visit session up to 3 hours to assist you in organising and preparing your home for postpartum. It can make all the difference to help you feel at ease going into birth not worrying about all the cleaning.

    Together we will ensure you’re prepared for your fourth trimester and your home feels clean, organised and a sacred and welcoming soace to bring your baby into.

  • Each home visit I will offer a variety of practical support unique to your families needs. This includes

    • General tidying of home (dishes, laundry, tidying toys, loungeroom, making the beds etc)

    • Re-organising the home for streamlined daily routines. Helping the home feel less cluttered and easy to navigate.

    • Assistance taking care of siblings so you can shower in peace or engage in self care, or have a nap!

    • Help organising daily admin tasks that might be feeling too overwhelming. Example, paying bills, calling providers, booking appointments.

  • Birth and motherhood are a rite of passage. It is one of the most transformative periods of your lives. It deserves the emotional space to tune into your experience and ground into your sacred window of the fourth trimester.

    Together we will sit in ritual and ceremony to honour your journey, resilience and power as a woman and mother - bidding farewell to your maiden self and opening fully to the sacred transformation of motherhood.

  • Every mother deserves a beautiful care package after they arrive from the most profound journey of their lives, birth. Just as they birth their baby, a mother is also born.

    I will intuitively pick out a Mother Blessing Gift box that’s just for you.

  • I offer a personalised and holistic approach to my counselling to ensure you’re feeling supported and empowered during our time together.

    Each home visit we will spend time over tea and coffee to check in with you and your family.

    Birth Debriefing

    Text and voice message communication in between visit

  • All Postpartum Care Packages are thoughtfully curated to support the healing mama with a variety of nourishing, delicious foods designed to make her feel cared for and energized during this important time. Whether you're recovering from childbirth or adjusting to life with a newborn, these food options are here to offer comfort, nutrition, and convenience.

    Each package includes a mix of sweet and savory snacks, delicious desserts, and quick bites to fuel and satisfy you throughout the day. Some of our delicious offerings include:

    • Quiches (Perfectly balanced, savory, and packed with nutrients)

    • Banana Breads (A wholesome treat with natural sweetness)

    • Savory and Sweet Muffins (Great for breakfast or a snack any time)

    • Breakfast Snacks (To start your day off right with nourishing options)

    • Quick and Easy Snacks (Ideal for breastfeeding mamas needing something on the go)

    • Bliss Balls, Brownies, Lactation Cookies and more!

    For Main Meal options: I highly recommend The Whole Bowl co for healthy & nourishing PRE-COOKED meals. I can work with you to choose the perfect bundle to suit your nutritional needs.

    I understand how important it is to focus on healing during the postpartum period, and these food options are designed to provide the nourishment and comfort every mama deserves.

  • A Relaxation head and shoulder massage. This will be surrounded by ceremony and intention. Setting the mood with smell, and meditation music to give you a much-needed break and release.

Embodied Counselling

Embodied Motherhood

1:1 Virtual Counselling and Coaching Sessions that are for Mothers that want embodied healing to reclaim themselves, rediscover their power & align with their values.

$150 per session

  • Our sense of self can be shattered after becoming a mother. A chance to rebuild and self-examine who we truly are and how we want to live in this world. Building a new and stronger foundation with our new found Mother essence.

  • Motherhood is a non-linear journey of of transformation, but our authentic expression doesn’t have to be lost. We can evolve while staying true to ourselves and our values. I will help you rediscover your voice, implement strong boundaries and help create a space for you to embody the mother that feels rooted in your self and growth.

  • Values-driven mothering is about parenting through a lens that is deeply rooted in your values and unique essence. I will take you on a journey to discover your core values so you can make aligned decisions that live with intention, allowing you to create a life that reflects your deepest truth.

  • Motherhood is a profound duality. We can feel overwhelmed, depleted and stretched beyond our limits, yet it alos invites us to discover untapped power within. Together we will go on a journey of harnessing this power with intention, so it becomes a source of strength and transformation. Leading to profound changes with the relationship to yourself and loved ones.

Essence of Maiden

1:1 Virtual Counselling and Coaching Sessions that are for the Women that want to live beyond their visions and dreams, stepping into their truth and power in the Maiden season of life.

$150 per session

  • Indentity and self-acceptance go hand in hand. We can’t have one, without the other. During our twenties we can often feel like we are scrambling in the journey of finding who we really are. Together we will unlearn unhelp beliefs and lean into radical self-acceptance to embody our multifaceted essence of woman.

  • Our society teaches us over time to become quiet, polite and people-pleasing. These traits can easily become self-sacrificing practices that take us off the path of our authentic expression. Together we will rediscover your authentic essence and meet her again with compassion and curiosity.

  • A big part of moving closer to the Woman we know we are, is unlearning all the conditioning we are taught about who we should be. Together we will uncover your true values and desires and learn how to challenge beliefs that are unhelpful & expecations that don’t serve us.

  • It is your duty to re-write your fairy tale. You are responsible for your life and where it’s going. None of us will go through life without pain and suffering. However, we must integrate our pain and cultivate safety to build resilience in order to move forward in our dreams. Together we work on making decisions that are rooted in your values and feel aligned for your soul.

Hi, I’m Grace Melita

Hi, I am Grace. I am a Mother, qualified Social Worker, Postpartum Doula and a well-lived Woman.

For many years I dedicated myself to my social work career where I worked across multiple sectors. I loved working with vulnerable and at-risk children and youth and their families. Although my career was fulfilling, I felt that spiritual and cultural integration was missing and I wanted to embrace more personal work alongside my passion of women’s empowerment. My life’s work and biggest passion is working with women. I truly believe women and mothers are the cornerstones of our planet & I feel privileged to work alongside all of you.

My journey has led me to travel to over 30 countries and experience a rich & vibrant maiden life. In 2023, while I was living in Costa Rica, I became pregnant and in 2024 I gave birth to my beautiful baby daughter, which completely transformed my life. Becoming a mother completely changed me. Although my circumstances were very difficult and life has tested me in many ways, I made a conscious effort to embody & embrace the identity changes & difficulties that came with motherhood and allow them to guide me into my souls journey.

I am honoured to be a part of any season you’re currently in and to walk alongside you in some of the most vulnerable times of your life. I am here to gently guide you back to your values & support you to reconnect with your inner wisdom to live a life you’re truly proud of.

Curious about my services? Let’s chat

Step 1 - Check out my services.

I offer virtual counselling/coaching sessions for women and mothers, as well as In-Person Postpartum packages in the Sunshine Coast, QLD.

Step 2 - Book a connection call

Book in a free, 20 min Connection Call at a time that suits you. We will get to know each other and make sure our energies align (very important!). I will run you through the in’s and out’s of my Services and organise the best way to work together.

Step 3 - Commit to yourself

Select the Service you are after, I can customise packages to suit you and your needs. The ultimate step in commitment to you and your healing. Let’s welcome you to the Altar of Women.

Step 4 - Journey begins

Investing in the right support for your wellbeing, Postpartum and life transitions is the best decision you can make for your self, your family and your future. I can’t wait to hold space for you.

The Altar

of Mothers and Maidens

“Many women spend time preparing for birth, but not for the support they need after the baby arrives. Without emotional, social, and spiritual care, most mothers feel exhausted, isolated, and overwhelmed.” – Julia Jones

Welcome to The Altar of Women

The Altar was born from my own journey—one that weaves together the wisdom of a wild maiden life, a career in mental health, and the profound transformation of becoming a mother. I’ve spent years travelling the world, exploring cultures, and embracing all that life has to offer. These experiences, alongside seven years of professional work in mental health and child protection, have shaped my understanding of the human spirit and the strength of women.

Motherhood came unexpectedly, transforming my identity and deepening my empathy for the profound shifts women experience. Through my personal and professional journey, I’ve become deeply committed to empowering women to reconnect with their true essence, strength, and inner power.

My mission is to help women center themselves with authentic confidence and clarity, guiding them through life’s transitions—whether in the tender postpartum phase, reclaiming their identity, or pursuing their goals. At The Altar of Women, I combine evidence-based care with holistic and spiritual practices to offer deeply personalized support that honours each woman’s unique path.

Testimonials

  • "I have already done so much work on myself over the years that I found it hard to find someone who could meet me where I am and help me go higher. Grace was able to do this in ways I didn't even think possible, she shone light on my blind spots in the simplest, most loving and grounding way

    Bea F

  • ‘Grace’s services have truly exceeded my expectations. Her support has been an enriching and transformational experience, helping me address long standing life challenges, as well as the fun ones that pop up day to day. I loved her approach to having both a psychology and spirtual aspect to her work with me. I am so grateful i found Grace and for her loving and professional guidance on this journey to embrace and love all the great and ugly parts of myself’.

    Maya, K

  • I often struggled with the feeling of being ‘too much’. Grace taught me so many in guidance me to more self compassion and embracing the beauty of the different parts of me. I feel like such a more authentic version of myself. What sets Grace’s services apart if her ability to empower you and her unique perspective. She really helped me identify so many patterns in my life that I could make changes against. Im so grateful I took the leap to get support.’

    Alisha A

  • “This was the first time I have ever been to counselling and I was so scared. Grace made this experience feel so much better and I have felt heard and supported. I thank Grace for all the beautiful support she gave to me in a hard time of my life.”

    Maddison, L

  • "She helped me ground down into all I've learned and simlify my perspective. I let go of huge amounts of control and anxious energy. I am so much better off for having met grace and I’m extremely grateful.”

    Josephine P

  • “ Ever since I started my sessions with Grace I’ve been more mindful and intuned with my intuition”

    Emily

  • "I'm so glad I did Grace's program at the start of 2024, it really helped me grow and become a stronger person, which lead me to do incredible things this year I never thought I would"

    Anonymous - Counselling Client

  • "‘Grace’s services have truly exceeded my expectations. Her support has been an enriching and transformational experience."

    Anonymous - Counselling Client Workshop Client

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